Who hasn’t watched this amazing anime called “The Rising of the Shield Hero”? We all need to watch this anime in order to understand the true definition of getting transported to another world and facing new challenges there. A lot of anime leaves our mouths open with unsolved mysteries. Isn’t that right? So, there are always some facts about a certain anime that might help us understand the anime better.
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In this blog, we’re going to talk about facts related to The Rising of the Shield Hero! Are you guys excited? I’m super excited! The second season of The Rising of the Shield Hero is being aired, and if you haven’t started watching, you better start watching it now! Anyways, now we’ll talk about 21+ facts about the Rising of the Shield Hero! Tighten your seatbelts for a joyous rollercoaster ride!
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24. Raphtalia the Royal
I know you guys probably didn’t think that Raphtalia could belong to the royals. But it turns out that she has some connections with the ROYALS. Can you all, guys, believe it? I’m amazed right now! Before her parents left the land, Raphtalia’s family belonged to another species called the Tannuki. Maybe that explains the fact that her purchase was the idea of the Queen after all.
Her features really are like the Royals. Am I overthinking now? HAHA, but for real.
She grew up just fine, not knowing that she belonged to the royals. And you can’t change my mind!
23. The Reason Why Heroes Trained Separately
There’s a fun fact behind why the heroes trained separately! So, the thing is that these heroes were forced to train separately to learn new things about themselves every single day! If they worked together, they would get into fights and eventually not be able to grow stronger. These different heroes having different weapons will balance each other weapon-wise. Isn’t that cool? They also won’t get EXP when they’re next to each other.
22. Is it a Gaming World?
This is the question that haunts our brains frequently. I often asked myself whether they were in a game or not. So, despite the concept of leveling up in a dark way and achieving new abilities/attacks, there were no clear signs of an alternate world or gaming world. That’s one of the fun yet mysterious facts about The Rising of the Shield Hero.
21. Raphtalia’s Fears
Raphtalia is surely one of those characters who went through a lot of hardships. She also had so many traumas. Raphtalia had this fear of facing Cerberus. If you don’t know what a “Cerberus” is, let me tell you! It is a dog with three heads. Raphtalia overcame her fear of Cerberus when she had to battle one. Sounds intense, right?
20. Other Heroes Origins
If you’ve watched The Rising of the Shield Hero, you must be wondering, where the other heroes come from. The fun fact about these heroes is that they came from different piles of earth! They were all pulled into this world. In this world, some crazy things were happening, so I’m sure they were pretty surprised. They even talked about the prime ministers of their particular earth. Sounds fun, right?
19. The Main Villain
While you all think that Malty is the main villain, she’s not. She’s like the serious version of Team Rocket, especially when she’s with one of her team members, Motoyasu. There’s a different villain, who we won’t be telling you about since it would be a spoiler. So, if you’re curious to find out who the main villain is, watch The Rising of the Shield Hero!
18. Raphtalia is Naofumi’s Sword & Shield
Raphtalia, being the generous girl, always tells Naofumi that she’s his sword. How cute is that? Isn’t that right? In order to prove her worth, she has to go through a lot of hardships by herself. On the other hand, Naofumi is the Shield that protects others. We all know he bought Raphtalia as his weapon. The overall concept of the anime is very interesting. Once you start watching The Rising of the Shield Hero, you will know!
17. Spin-Off Series Based On the Rival
Yes, there’s a spin-off version of The Rising of the Shield Hero that is based on the rival. It is a light novel called “Reprise of the Super Hero”. The story of this spin-off series revolves around Motoyasu, who dies and returns to life. He also learns his ability to reverse time. With his knowledge of the past, he’s able to help Naofumi.
16. Naofumi’s Rival
So, it turns out the guy who aimed to help Naofumi in the spin-off series is actually Naofumi’s rival. Naofumi’s rival is Motoyasu. He takes the side of the person who betrayed Naofumi, aka Malty. The chemistry between these two guys is very intense.
15. Naofumi Started Hating The New World
Since Naofumi was betrayed by Malty, he started despising the new world. There was this constant expression of “spitefulness” on his face. He started hating the new world. But he used the hate in such a great way that he did his best to train and become strong just to get revenge.
14. Naofumi’s Alternating Shields
The main weapon our MC has is a shield. So, in this world, he had alternating shields. That’s one fact about him. If you see him alternating his shields, you better hide.
13. Raphtalia Can Read Naofumi’s Brain
Since Raphtalia spent a lot of time with Naofumi, she could tell what he was thinking from his facial expression. And whenever he thinks of something funny, he gets smacked by her.
12. Raphtalia’s Weapon in the Web Novel
Raphtalia’s weapon in the web novel is the Vassal Hammer instead of the Vassal Katana. So, facts like these are pretty interesting. We all love to see our favorite characters use different weapons. Isn’t that right?
11. Naofumi’s Alcohol Resistance
No matter how much he drinks, Naofumi can’t simply get drunk. Even in his own world, he couldn’t get drunk. Therefore, his alcohol resistance is quite high. I bet you didn’t know about that.
10. Versatility
Naofumi is quite versatile, and he possessed skills that other heroes couldn’t even dream of. We all know being in a different world can get you pressured. Thus, in that pressure, Naofumi decided to learn a lot of skills, including how to use his shield.
9. Naofumi’s Fatherly Nature
Naofumi tends to be very warm towards his teammates. Therefore, he’s known as the “Fatherly Figure.” He has been there for Raphtalia, and Raphtalia has been there for him. He protects everyone! It proves that he’s got a fatherly nature and how protective he is of his team members.
8. Naofumi’s Personality in Anime Vs Light Novel
It’s been stated that Naofumi is kinder in the anime than in the light novels which is why we get to see his different sides in the anime and manga. He’s something of a badass in the light novels.
7. Who is our MC’s Best Friend?
Naofumi’s best friend is also his rival. I know it might sound odd to you guys, but it’s true. He’s the bestfriend of Motoyasu.
6. Useful Hero
Naofumi is one of the most useful heroes in the anime. As I’ve mentioned earlier, he picked up other skills very quickly, which proves how strong he is! So, he’s known as a useful hero.
5. Naofumi Becomes A God
By the end of his journey, Naofumi becomes a GOD! Yes, you heard that right. He’s now an unstoppable god!
4. Destructive Raphtalia
Unlike her appearance, Raphtalia can be very destructive. She is definitely one of the strongest characters of the series, after all. She became a master in magic, weapons, and fighting.
3. Naofumi Can’t Fight
Naofumi can’t fight for himself since he’s unable to use any other weapons than his shield.
2. The Shield Of Infinite Growth
Naofumi’s Shield has the potential to grow infinitely. It’s a very unique weapon, and it can also transform into other types.
1. Naofumi Was Summoned To The Wrong World
Basically, Naofumi was supposed to be summoned to another world. He got summoned into this world instead. Now, here he is making a name for himself and protecting other people.
Conclusion
I hope you guys enjoyed reading the facts. I’m sorry if I gave any spoilers, but I warned you guys in the beginning! So, it’s partly not my fault. Just kidding!
That’s it for the Rising of the Shield Hero Facts. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! See you, guys, on the next blog!